Qualified Legal Compliance Committees: A Useful Tool For Investigating Reports Of Material Violations

Section 307 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) to adopt new standards governing the conduct of attorneys who represent public companies before the Commission. On January 23, 2003, the Commission adopted final rules to implement Section 307. The rules, which become effective on August 5, 2003, establish minimum standards of professional conduct for attorneys appearing and practicing before the Commission in the representation of an issuer as well as reporting procedures that must be followed if an attorney becomes aware of a 'material violation.' As discussed herein, establishing a Qualified Legal Compliance Committee (QLCC) could save issuers valuable time and create a more controlled and efficient process in identifying and rectifying potential material violations.

26 minute read August 19, 2003 at 05:16 PM
By
Daryl L. Lansdale, Jr. and Derrek Weaver
Qualified Legal Compliance Committees: A Useful Tool For Investigating Reports Of Material Violations

Section 307 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) to adopt new standards governing the conduct of attorneys who represent public companies before the Commission.

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